Navigating LGBTQ+ Issues and Religion in the Workplace

Thanks for participating in our Straight for Equality in Faith Communities learning session. On this page you’ll find a list of materials that correspond to the learning objectives in today’s session. 

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Download the guides:

• be not afraid — help is on the way: straight for equality in faith communities: Are you a straight ally of faith? Looking for a way to think about what it means to be a person of faith and an ally to the LGBT community. This guide can help.
   
• the guide to being a straight ally: This is the core ally publication referenced in today’s training. 
   
• the guide to being a trans ally: This new guide will help you learn more about what transgender means and know specific ways that you can be a strong trans ally.
   
• read this…before you put your metatarsals between your maxilla and mandible: straight for equality in healthcare: Already identify as an ally and want to find a way to have a new conversation? Download this guide and share it with your healthcare provider.

Learn More About Straight for Equality Learning Partnerships:

• The 2020 Straight for Equality in the Workplace Catalog: Download this catalog to learn more about all of the workshops currently available through the Straight for Equality in the Workplace Training program.
   
• Learning Partner Benefits: This one page document highlights the benefits our clients receive when they book a workshop with us.

Additional resources:

• equality literacy 101: Choosing to have a conversation often starts with being comfortable with terminology. This quick cheat sheet will help get you caught up on the right words to use. 
   
• 10 things you can do as an ally: Looking for ways to go beyond what was covered in the session? This list may offer some good ideas.
   
• Religion in the United States:The Pew Research Religion & Public Life Project conducted research in 2012 to identify trends in religious affiliation in the United States and noted an increase in those who respond with “none” or “unafilliated” in recent years. 
   
• Generations at Odds: The Millennial Generation and the Future of Gay & Lesbian Rights:  The Public Religion and Research Institite conducted a survey in 2011 and found at least a 20-point generational gap between millennials and seniors on all public policy issues concerning LGBT equality and found that these trends persist among conservative political and religious groups. 
   
• What Chick-fil-A Could Learn From Marriott:  Bill Marriott, chariman of Marriott International and a devout Mormon, makes the case for corporate policies that protect, support, and celebrate LGBT employees. 
   
• Straight for Equality Workplace resources: Still need more? Check out our full workplace resource area for even more details on workplace issues, external resources, other learning opportunities, and advanced tools.